Celebrating Innovation and Heritage at Valve World Americas Expo & Conference.
Crane Company Celebrates 170 Years at Valve World Americas with NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott
Last week at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center, Crane Company marked its 170th anniversary amid the buzz of Valve World Americas Expo & Conference. Attendees flocked to Crane Booth 611 not only to explore cutting-edge flow-control technologies, but also to hear from our distinguished ambassador, former NASA astronaut and engineer Nicole Stott—whose pre-recorded video message stole the show.
A Legacy Forged in Innovation
Since Richard Teller Crane founded a small brass and bell foundry on July 4, 1855, Crane Company has grown into a global leader in Process Flow Technologies. Over the decades, we’ve pioneered breakthroughs from advanced cryogenics to precision actuators—most recently amplified by the 2024 acquisitions of CryoWorks and Technifab. These additions have bolstered our portfolio of mission-critical solutions, supporting everything from industrial processing plants to next-generation rocket propulsion systems.
Nicole Stott: From Spacewalks to Stewardship
Nicole Stott’s multifaceted career—as astronaut, aquanaut, engineer, artist, and mom—captivated everyone on the expo floor. Having logged 104 days in space, become the 10th woman to perform a spacewalk, and the first to operate the ISS robotic arm to capture a free-flying cargo vehicle, she embodies the spirit of exploration and innovation that drives Crane.
Nicole Stott’s Inspiring Video Message
In her exclusive video address, Nicole reflects on:
• The thrill and challenges of life beyond Earth
• How teamwork aboard the International Space Station mirrors industrial collaboration on Earth
• The vital importance of peaceful cooperation and environmental stewardship on “Spaceship Earth”
Her message resonated deeply—drawn and applauded by engineers, scientists, and industry leaders alike—reminding us that the boundaries we push in space often yield transformative benefits for life on our planet.
Watch Nicole Stott’s Inspiring Video Message Now: Click to Watch the Video
Looking Ahead: Space-Age Inspiration Meets Industrial Excellence
By uniting our 170-year legacy with Nicole Stott’s visionary insights on exploration and teamwork, Crane Company reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and cutting-edge engineering. As her words echoed through George R. Brown Convention Center, it became clear that whether we’re refining flow-control solutions on Earth or pioneering life-support systems in orbit, the same force drives us all: dreaming big and working together.
Relive the moment and draw your own inspiration—watch Nicole Stott’s full video message here: Click to Watch the Video
To learn more about Nicole Stott’s illustrious career and artistic journey, explore her remarkable story on her Wikipedia page.
Thank you to everyone who visited Booth 611 and helped us celebrate this milestone. Here’s to the next 170 years of innovation, exploration, and collective achievement!
About Crane Company
Crane Company has delivered innovation and technology-led solutions to its customers since its founding in 1855. Today, Crane is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered components for challenging, mission-critical applications focused on the aerospace, defense, space and process flow industry end markets. The Company is comprised of two strategic growth platforms, Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies, as well as the Engineered Materials segment. Crane has approximately 7,000 employees in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.craneco.com
About Crane ChemPharma & Energy
Crane ChemPharma & Energy (within Crane’s Process Flow Technologies segment) designs and manufactures a variety of high-performance products, including valves, pipes, actuation and fittings to name a few. Their trusted brands ALOYCO®, BAUM®, CENTER LINE®, COMPAC-NOZ®, CRANE®, CRANE CRYOFLO®, CRYOWORKS®, DEPA® & ELRO®, DOPAK®, DUO-CHEK®, FLOWSEAL®, GYROLOK®, GO REGULATOR®, HOKE®, JENKINS®, KROMBACH®, NOZ-CHEK®, PACIFIC VALVES®, RESISTOFLEX®, REVO®, SAUNDERS®, STOCKHAM®, TECHNIFAB®, TEXAS SAMPLING®, TRIANGLE®, UNI-CHEK®, VALVES®, WESTLOCK CONTROLS®, WTA®, and XOMOX® offer customers a complete and innovative portfolio, designed for the most demanding chemical processing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, refining, power generation, and energy transition applications. For more information please visit: www.cranecpe.com
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